Sky watchers will have the chance to spot the full Moon glowing a vibrant orange hue tonight. July's full Moon, also known as the Buck Moon, is the first full Moon of summer in the northern hemisphere. It gets its name from the time of year that male deer, called bucks, begin to grow their antlers.

While the "Buck Moon" will be at its fullest on Thursday in the Louisville area, it may look a little different due to a "major lunar standstill."

Sky This Week is brought to you in part by Celestron. Friday, July 11The Moon passes just 0.02° north of the dim, distant dwarf planet Pluto at 7 P.M. EDT. However, the bright light from our satellite will make Pluto - already a challenging object requiring the largest amateur instruments - even more difficult toContinue reading "The Sky This Week from July 11 to 18: The Moon hangs with Saturn and Neptune" The post The Sky This Week from July

Discover the Buck Moon on July 10, 2025! Learn its meaning, best viewing times worldwide, and astronomical/cultural significance.

A vibrant evening of music and community giving took place Thursday at Riverside Park during the Moon Tunes concert, where local residents combined entertainment with charitable

Tonight’s full moon is called the Buck Moon because it coincides with the time of year when male deer, or bucks, begin growing their antlers. Step outside and enjoy the view!

There's something neat that happens when the full moon is closer to the horizon, and we call it the "moon illusion."